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Matt Ricetti and the Driftwoods, Lorena Ometto, Georgia Chess, Carlee Morales

  • The Lilypad 1353 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA, 02139 (map)

$10 / 10pm doors / 10:15 start / standing

Georgia Chess is a singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, CA. With rough-around-the-edges guitar riffs, elaborate lyricism, and haunting vocals, she creates a whole new world for her listeners to get lost in. She is inspired by artists by the likes of Fiona Apple, Arctic Monkeys, Amy Winehouse, The Black Keys, and countless others. 

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Carlee Morales is a multi-instrumentalist energetic musician, with no need for caffeine. She strives to spark movement in her audience’s heart through her music, intertwining a genuine connection between music and soul. Through a rollercoaster of tunes, Carlee takes inspiration from artists ranging from Lorde to One Direction, Gracie Abrams to Backseat Lovers. With the energy of her band, there’s no doubt that good vibes will be abundant.

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Matt Ricetti and The Driftwoods came together at Berklee College of Music in early 2025, a group of musicians drawn together by a shared love of dynamic, genre-blending music. Fronted by songwriter, guitarist, drummer, and vocalist Matt Ricetti, the band brings together a lineup of talented players, each adding their own unique voice to the sound: Hailee Kim (vocals), Andrew Tiedeman (acoustic guitar), Stephan Koffi Papandrea (bass), Jason Wolf (electric guitar), and Steven Mejia (piano).

Pulling from influences across grunge, folk, and Southern rock, the band crafts songs that are both raw and refined, balancing intricate musicianship with emotional depth. The band takes inspiration from Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Mumford & Sons, and Allman Brothers Band. Their music is a true collaboration, every member contributes their own ideas and energy, making each performance feel fresh and alive.

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Lorena Ometto is a singer/songwriter from Brazil, with her boys Dom (guitar), Gavin (drums), Oren (keyboard) and Steven (bass). Playing songs like "Hold the Line" by Toto and "Still of the night" by white snake, along with a few originals, They are a very energetic and powerful classic rock based band. 

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